Communications network and method with appointment information communication capabilities
US4969136A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 1986 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S379/915
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The network is particularly useful in office communications. The network includes a plurality of transceiver units, each of which can be used as a telephone, or as a dictation terminal, or optionally as an automatic telephone answering machine. The network includes a personal computer for performing various communications and communication control functions. Preferably, each transceiver unit includes a visual display for displaying messages. The computer stores and retrieves information regarding appointments that the users of the network may have. Daily, weekly and monthly appointment calendars are provided for every user of the network. The user is given a reminder message through the network at a predetermined time prior to the appointment. Appointment schedules for current, prior and future time periods can be viewed.
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